Rumor Has It

[shawn mccarver]

I have no information that would lead me to believe that the SDVE pistols are to be discontinued. In fact, S&W's press release concerning the California microstamping legislation would seem to indicate the opposite.

 

[MOONDAWG]

Muchadoaboutnuthin...

The S&W SD9VE is alive and well and being produced in abundance as we speak.

 

[dajogejr]

Muchadoaboutnuthin...

The S&W SD9VE is alive and well and being produced in abundance as we speak.

So you mean I went and snatched up a bunch of 9s and 40s for nothing.....great, just great.

 

[leejack]

I'm planning on snatching another 9 no matter what! These guns are just too much fun to have only one! LOL!

 

[jeff1752]

If anyone needs a sd40ve I have one for sale. PM me for details ONLY and not here.
Thanks,
Jeff

 

[panther]

I've noticed that my local Academy had less SD's on the shelf, but more Shields, and the Shields were about $400. I think it's marketing on Academy's part. They used to have more CZ's, but I don't see them anymore either. But they always seem to have lots of Taurus models-----something is seriously wrong here.

 

[GKC]

I've noticed that my local Academy had less SD's on the shelf, but more Shields, and the Shields were about $400. I think it's marketing on Academy's part. They used to have more CZ's, but I don't see them anymore either. But they always seem to have lots of Taurus models-----something is seriously wrong here.

My local Academy can't get either of the SDVE models, and there aren't any in any of the stores in the DFW metroplex. (I called them all, looking.) My local store has a good selection of .22s, but no ammo. They also have a few SIGs, Berettas, 1911s, and a lot of Taurus guns (but not the PT111 Millenium Pro G2, which is a hot seller.) They've never had a Shield in stock.

One store told me they were very frustrated with their (Academy's) stocking program, because they can't seem to get the guns that they put on sale, advertise online, and in flyers. People come in to buy them (I always call ahead) and get mad at them when they don't have them. Academy needs to revamp their program, for sure.

 

[brchambersjr]

If you are looking for one and in the mood for a road trip there is a gun store here in San Antonio that has quite a few in both calibers in stock for $329.00.

Bill

 

[358156hp]

Their demise had been announced in 2012. Perhaps S&W changed their mind. You can search the boards here, there was some discussion about it at the time.

 

[AnthemBassMan]

If you are looking for one and in the mood for a road trip there is a gun store here in San Antonio that has quite a few in both calibers in stock for $329.00.

Bill

-That's what I paid for mine. $351.44 out the door. No regrets what-so-ever about buying this pistol!

L8R,
Matt

 

[GKC]

Their demise had been announced in 2012. Perhaps S&W changed their mind. You can search the boards here, there was some discussion about it at the time.

I looked back on those threads, and the discussions were about the SD9/SD40, which indeed have been discontinued. In their place, S&W now makes the SD9VE/SD40VE.

Having owned a SD9, and now owning a SD9VE and a SD40VE, I think the trigger is slightly better on the VE models. The rear sight is plastic, and the front sight isn't a night sight. The slide is stainless, rather than melonite...other than those, I can't recall any differences between the SD and the SDVE. Anyone?

 

[cbr6864]

GKC is correct almost ...the internals are the same on SD and SDVE S&W dumped the SD in favor of the SDVE. It didn't make sense to offer the sigma for $300 the SD for $400 and M&P for $500. Most people would either buy the sigma or just drop an extra $100 on the M&P over the SD. I do like my SD though.

I'd wouldn't trust any counter jockey for accurate info besides what time his next break was

 

[micocyco]

GKC is correct almost ...the internals are the same on SD and SDVE S&W dumped the SD in favor of the SDVE. It didn't make sense to offer the sigma for $300 the SD for $400 and M&P for $500. Most people would either buy the sigma or just drop an extra $100 on the M&P over the SD. I do like my SD though.

I'd wouldn't trust any counter jockey for accurate info besides what time his next break was

I agree & the counter jockey would not want you to wait on one, or go looking else where, they want to sell the ones they have.

 

[downlinx]

well, i better buy another before i can't find another new one.

 

[Smith61]

Wish I had one!

I think my all black non-VE SD9 should already be a collectible!

It is only "semi" collectable at this point! But just keep it for a while longer!

 

[brchambersjr]

Well those counter jockeys are officially wrong. The Academy near my house has an SD9VE and SD40VE for $299.99 each. I didn't believe that they knew what they were talking about to begin with but now there is proof.

 

[GKC]

Well those counter jockeys are officially wrong.

I have heard the most amazing "advice" and "information" provided by Academy clerks to prospective buyers who obviously know nothing about firearms. It just makes me cringe...

 

[Jlt111]

Just bought sd9ve at academy

I just picked a sd9ve up Sunday at academy for 299 so they still get them just few and far between. I know deans gun shop has them also for same price. For the record this is a much improved version of my sw9ve.

 

[GKC]

I just picked a sd9ve up Sunday at academy for 299 so they still get them just few and far between. I know deans gun shop has them also for same price. For the record this is a much improved version of my sw9ve.

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the forum!